As residents in Oxford prepare for Christmas on Monday, the National Weather Service has provided a detailed forecast for the period from Dec 22 to Dec 26. The city is expected to experience a range of weather conditions, including sunny days, chances of showers, and potential thunderstorms.

Today (Dec 22) offers a clear, sunny sky with a high near 63°F. The winds, predominantly from the south, will blow at 5 to 10 mph. As the evening approaches, clouds will gradually increase, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 47°F, accompanied by a light south-southeast wind.

Saturday (Dec 23) will see a slight chance of showers around midday, but the day will largely remain mostly sunny with a high near 67°F. The likelihood of precipitation stands at 20%. The night is expected to be mostly cloudy with a low around 49°F.

The forecast for Sunday (Dec 24) indicates a 40% chance of showers after noon, under mostly cloudy skies and a high near 65°F. The wind will pick up, blowing southeast at 10 to 15 mph and could gust as high as 25 mph. By night, showers are expected, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms after 3 a.m. The low is predicted around 54°F, and the chance of precipitation increases to 100%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Christmas Day (Dec 25) will start with showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers continues throughout the day. The high will be near 63°F with a south-southeast wind around 15 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Wind gusts could reach as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%.

On Tuesday (Dec 26), Oxford can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 52°F, providing a slightly cooler day post-Christmas.

Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and prepare accordingly for the varied weather conditions expected over the next few days.